Senior Manager, Supplier Operations Management

Danfoss; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring & training

Flexibility & balance

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Danfoss Drives in Loves Park, IL is seeking a Senior Manager, Supplier Operations Management to lead a global team focused on ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and operational excellence in power conversion technologies.

You will collaborate with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and global stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, strengthen supplier collaboration, and develop a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field with procurement or supply chain experience.
• Proven people leadership experience with a track record of building engaged teams and coaching talent.
• Strong understanding of material flow management, supplier operations, ERP systems, and SAP in manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across a global matrix organization.
• Fluent English and ability to manage changing priorities while driving results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Supplier Operations Specialists, fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Drive execution of the Supplier Operations strategy to improve material availability and inbound flow.
• Partner with suppliers to boost delivery, lead times, quality, and logistics optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and sourcing on design changes and ramp-down/up activities.
• Ensure effective use of SAP, PLM, and ERP tools and maintain critical material master data.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Change management

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

PLM

ERP systems

Job description

The Impact You'll Make At Danfoss Drives

you will play a key leadership role in ensuring a strong and resilient supply chain that supports the production of innovative power conversion technologies. Your work will directly influence material availability, supplier performance, and operational excellence for products that help drive energy efficiency and electrification around the world.

As Senior Manager, Supplier Operations Management, you will lead a highly engaged team of Supplier Operations Specialists while partnering with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and global stakeholders. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving continuous improvement, strengthening supplier collaboration, and developing a high-performing team in a dynamic global environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and develop a team of Supplier Operations Specialists, creating an inclusive, high-performing culture built on engagement, coaching, accountability, and continuous growth.
• Drive the execution of the Supplier Operations strategy, improving material availability, supply continuity, and inbound material flow through data-driven decision making and proactive planning.
• Partner closely with suppliers to improve performance across delivery, lead times, inventory management, quality, capacity planning, and logistics optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and sourcing teams to support design changes, supplier transitions, dual sourcing activities, PPAP execution, and successful product ramp-up and ramp-down activities.
• Ensure effective use of SAP, PLM systems, and supporting tools, maintain critical material master data, resolve supplier payment and invoice issues, and support supply chain excellence initiatives across global teams, including our India Center of Excellence.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field, along with a background in procurement or other supply chain functions.
• Proven people leadership experience with a track record of building engaged teams, creating psychological safety, and developing talent through coaching and collaboration.
• Solid understanding of material flow management, supplier operations, ERP systems, and SAP within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across a global matrix organization.
• Fluent English skills and a proactive mindset with the ability to manage changing priorities while driving results through teamwork and influence.

What You'll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $115,000-$145,000 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. You’ll receive benefits like 401(K) access, annual bonus, paid vacation, insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about, we think they’re pretty great.

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action.

They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Join Danfoss Drives and become part of a team making a significant impact in energy efficiency and electrification. As a global leader in power conversion solutions, we are committed to sustainability, exceptional quality, and fostering an inclusive work environment. Our technology powers industries worldwide and supports global decarbonization efforts. Engineer a better future with Danfoss, where meaningful change begins with you!

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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